Judge a Chemical By Its Dose

Plant Science Post:

Judge a Chemical By Its Dose

Fruits and vegetables contain many beneficial natural chemicals like proteins and vitamins, however, some can also contain natural toxins. The potato, for example, contains the naturally occurring pesticide solanine to prevent insect attack. Solanine could be deadly in high quantities but the amount found in potatoes is harmless. This infographic helps put these natural chemicals into perspective.